Course Name: Supply Chain Management Course Code: BBA462
Total number of hours: 45 Hours Credits: 3
Course Description: This course is designed to help students learn about the fundamentals and also the
robust approach to decision making in supply chains. State-of-the-art analytical models are combined with
intuitive arguments in the classroom to improve the supply chain decisions. Discussions on cross-
functional issues broaden the perspective and add to the rigor of the course. Participants graduating from
this program are expected to should fit into the roles in supply chain management in areas including strategic
sourcing and procurement, logistics and distribution management, retailing, e-commerce, product management,
production planning, and other allied areas of supply chain.
Course Objectives:
1. To provide an outline about the concepts, process and models of Supply Chain Management
2. To understand the importance of Supply Chain Management in developing the organizations.
3. To enable the students to apply the concepts and models of supply Chain Management in real time
scenario.
4. To evaluate the various tools and techniques of Supply Chain Management
5. To provide solutions to the issues pertaining to Supply Chain Management
Course Learning Outcomes: On having completed this course student should be able to:
CLO1 Compare the basic concepts, process and key elements of Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
CLO2 Identify and learn the critical elements of Logistics and Supply Chain Management processes
CLO3 Examine the role of technology in Supply Chain Management.
CLO4 Assess the tools and techniques of Supply Chain Management.
CLO5 Develop, manage and control the best processes of customer centric Supply Chain business
models so that value-addition occurs in the most efficient and effective way.
Pedagogy: This course uses multiple pedagogies like case study discussions, interactive lecture, presentations,
review of research article, in class group exercises and activities.
Unit-1 Introduction to SCM
Teaching Hours: 9
Level of Knowledge: Conceptual
Basic concepts & philosophy of SCM, essential features, decision phases – process view, supply
chain framework, key issues in SCM and benefits. Designing the distribution network, role of
distribution, factors influencing distribution, design options, distribution networks in practice,
network design in the supply chain, factors, affecting the network design decisions. Designing and
Planning, Transportation Networks, role of transportation, modes, design options, tailored
transportation.
Unit-2 Logistics
Teaching Hours: 9
Level of Knowledge: Conceptual
Logistics of part of SCM, logistics costs, logistics sub-systems, inbound and out bound logistics
bullwhip effects in logistics, distribution and warehousing management. Demand Management and
Customer , expected cost of stock outs, Freight transportation- modes and their selection, impact on
inventory, Packaging- Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary levels, containers, Warehousing- design, operations
heuristics, material handling.
Unit-3 Designing and Managing Channel Partners Distribution
Teaching Hours: 9
Level of Knowledge: Conceptual
Role of Distribution Channels, Product Life Cycle and Distribution Challenges, Design options,
network design in supply chain, Transportation network design, Mode of transportation, Tailored
transportation, Managing Customer Relationships, Measuring Channel Performance, and Managing
Channel Conflicts.
Unit-4 Purchasing & Sourcing Management
Teaching Hours: 9
Level of Knowledge: Conceptual
Centralized and decentralized purchasing, functions and purchase policies, Development of Supply
Strategies, Purchasing Performance Evaluation, Supplier Price & Cost Analysis, Value Analysis. Just
in Time and Kanban system
Unit-5 Global SCM
Teaching Hours: 9
Level of Knowledge: Conceptual
Customs, Duties, Tariffs, INCO terms, Rules of origin, Letter of credit etc., International
Transportation, landed cost analysis, Trading blocks, Trade Zone, Bonded warehouses, ICD.,
Currency fluctuations, exchange rate risks, Transfer Pricing, permanent establishment
Essential References
1. Coyle, Bardi, Longley, (2008),A Logistic approach to Supply Chain Management,(1st ed).
Cengage Learning, New Delhi.
2. Donald J Bowersox, Dand J Closs, M Bixby Coluper (2008), Supply Chain Logistics
Management,(2nd ed).Tata Mc Graw Hill, Noida.
Recommended References
1. Shah, J. (2016). Supply chain management: Text and Cases (2nd ed). Pearson Education India,
Noida
2. Hugos, M H (2007) Essentials of Supply chain Management (3rd ed).Wiley, Delhi
3.Coyle J.J., Langley Jr. C.J.,Novack R.A. and Gibson B.J.(2013). Managing supply chains-A
logistics approach ( 9thed). Cengage Learning., New Delhi.
